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Curlis Family History

Curlis Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Curtis, Curlin, Curles, Cullis, Carlin, Duris, Curley, Bullis, Currie

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Where is the Curlis family from?

You can see how Curlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curlis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Curlis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Curlis families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Curlis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Curlis families in 1911.
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What did your Curlis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Curlis. 58% of Curlis men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Curlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curlis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 558 immigration records available for the last name Curlis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 560 military records available for the last name Curlis. For the veterans among your Curlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curlis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Curlis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Curlis in 1966 was 78, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curlis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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